Space Hulk: Deathwing

 PlayStation 4
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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 34
  3. Negative: 11 out of 34
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  1. He_Never_Helps
    May 5, 2021
    7
    The first thing a discerning gamer will notice about these reviews, both pro and pro-am, is that the people who reviewed it poorly were not disappointed fans of WH40K. They were just norm people, who for whatever reason, thought it was important for a non fan of that world to write a review. If you're disinterested in that world, or have never heard of it, to stands to reason you'll get aThe first thing a discerning gamer will notice about these reviews, both pro and pro-am, is that the people who reviewed it poorly were not disappointed fans of WH40K. They were just norm people, who for whatever reason, thought it was important for a non fan of that world to write a review. If you're disinterested in that world, or have never heard of it, to stands to reason you'll get a lot less from this game than a fan. And that's fine.

    That said, (and no offense meant to the kids at the bottom of this column, but) calling this "the worst game ever made" is juvenile and stupid. It's decent. It's basically a REALLY cool looking wave murder game set in an equally cool, if slightly over the top, dark sci-fi universe. Not the best of it's kind in that genre, but def one of the better WH40k fps shooting games.

    The second thing you'll notice is that the truly slavering fans of this world absolutely love this game. Because it offers a window into that world that, really, no other game offers.

    So the question is, why are YOU here?

    I'm not a huge fan of any warhammer, there's something vaguely socially weird about the whole "exterminate the filth" thing, but i love the aesthetic and my primary memory of this game is that i liked it until i got bored with it. The sound and music was a little...bleh in places, but i wasn't playing in headphones and i don't have a big bass sound setup, so maybe that'd help.

    I will say that i saw a very insightful review of this game that managed to tie basically all it's major (non-technical) faults back to the board game it's emulating. Basically, the conclusion was that it would be a better game if it was a worse Spacehulk game. And, having heard that, i now totally agree and i can't really see it any other way anymore. If you're familiar with the board game, or the video-board game it's based on, you'll notice it too. Especially around the doors and other functional elements that seem....a little over wrought or just unnecessarily involved and/or simple. It's a bunch of little things and i wouldn't bother listing them even if i could remember it all. You'll see. It's nothing huge or game breaking. Just...stuff.

    But for a day or three of cool looking alien killing, on sale or in a bundle, omg, my dudes...you could hella do worse. But if you want a spacehulk based deathtastic alien megamurder game? You can't really do better. But what can i say? It's small market.

    But that doesn't make this game any less cool, IF that's what you're looking for.

    The selling point for me was the studio who made it. They have SO much potential and i want them to succeed, and i'll buy everything they make until they have enough money to make a AAA E.Y.E 2 (or even a polished remake. Hell of daring game, for it's time). And why not. They're awesome. They have something new coming out soon, too, and I can't wait.    … Expand

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55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 23
  3. Negative: 5 out of 23
  1. Gamers Heroes
    Aug 26, 2018
    50
    A very basic shooter. While the single player campaign felt lacking throughout, the rewarding progressive components added to the multiplayer aspect of the game delivers a worthwhile experience – if you have Brothers willing to follow you into battle.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jul 2, 2018
    60
    It's hard to find a match online, and offline the game shows its age with a stuttering framerate, long load times, and a drop in texture detail when the screen fills with enemies. [Issue#151, p.94]
  3. GameCritics
    Jun 18, 2018
    30
    Perhaps, someday, the WH40K universe will offer experiences as compelling as its fantasy brethren. Until that time, players looking to scratch the WH40K itch would do better by dusting off a last-generation console or firing up Steam and buying Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine. It’s a pretty charming third-person action game that, while a little long in the tooth now, satisfies the urge to mow down bad guys by the thousands in a much less frustrating format.
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